EagleScoutJim

Bo Nix year 2 version

Indiana fire the win! 38-21 4 turnovers (Carson has a nightmarish day) 4 sacks (see above) 324 passing yards

I have absolute faith in Mario: If the game is close, Mario will snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. However, I think the writing is on the wall, and Indiana comes out on top. The Duck’s misfortune started with turnovers, and with Beck at the helm, I believe they will be served up on a platter to Indiana. Miami is a good team; Cignetti has the Hoosiers playing like a great team. Indiana breaks it open in the second half: 38-21 Indiana

9 conference games 2 rent-a-victim games No conference championships 16 team playoff field Re-seed after each round Minimize rematches until final 3 rounds on campus Final in the Rose Bowl My $0.02

I think there is some truth to that. While I realize Novosad got hurt early in the season, I think it was telling about what DL said regarding Brock Thomas’ work ethic and earning his way to backup.

While it would be immensely satisfying for the Ducks (after winning tomorrow) to face Mari -uh-oh, I think Ole Miss takes care of business.

Ducks 24-20 Each team has 1 takeaway Each team gets 2 sacks 272

I think the tell on Austin N will be whether Stein picks him up for Kentucky. He can’t do it yet as it would be a clear conflict of interest, and that line is already being stretched for both Will and Tosh. As far as Dante goes, my money is on him starting another year with OBD. He may wait to “announce” he’s staying till after the next game, playing by Lanning’s Book of Poker - The Story of Less is Moore.

Ducks 21-13 2 (1 TO each) 2 Sacks 275 passing yards

Here’s my overall take, subject to change as reality strikes in the coming months: 1) What will Oregon’s record be and how far will they get in the playoffs? 11-1 (with a loss NOT at Happy Valley), and OBD will make it to the finals. 2) Will there be a dominant team in college football? I agree with the overall consensus- no. 3) What the heck will happen with Lincoln Riley and USC? Another ‘meh’ season, with lots of chatter on the boards about getting rid of LR, but no action taken. 4) Will there be any changes to the playoff seedings and who deserves a first-round bye? A definite ‘maybe’. I can see a reseeding after the Conference Championships, with the top 4 getting a bye. 5) How will the SEC “rebound” from having only three teams in the playoff? They won’t. 6) Will a team not from the SEC, B1G, or named Notre Dame make the semi-finals? It is definitely a possibility. ASU almost (and short of crappy officiating, would have) took down Texas. 7) Will Michigan and Alabama bounce back? I think that it is realistic to believe that they will. DeBoer is a good coach, has a steering staff, and recruits well. It took Saban several years to conquer the world. There is no reason to believe KD won’t as well. As for Michigan, it’s year 2 of the rebuild. I expect to see growth. Will Dante Moore succeed at quarterback? Yep, though the going might be rough in the first game or two before he settles into a groove. After that, lights out! 9) Will the Ducks lose a coordinator? Maybe 2? Not this year. I think everyone sticks around for another championship run. 10) What is your gut feeling for 2025? I feel pretty good about it. DL and staff know how to coach and motivate. I think the players have bought in. 11-1 after another slow start. Montana State is going to play us hard!

Too bad we aren’t playing tOSU as well, then we’d have the OSUs1-3 covered

Yes, F was too high a grade

Gosh, I guess I’m just an optimistic homer, but I think we WILL make the playoffs again next year, though maybe not as the undefeated #1 seed.

I think that’s the problem. The vast majority of true freshman aren’t anywhere near being in a condition to start.. just ask Dante. In the NFL it’s even more problematic. How many rookies successfully start (Last year’s class of 4+ multi-year starters like Bo are the exception)? If they do, their careers often end early due to both injuries and playing for teams in ‘rebuild’ mode (Mariota at Tenn is a great example). i think I buy into the idea that he saw what he was going to be up against, not just next year, but for the years that follow as well. Smart for the kid to find a team where he could be the #2 for a year, learn the system, and let a team get built around him. My $0.02

Is it September yet?